Canada woke up to a sneeze, her icy blue eyes blinking open as her ears twitched slightly to the familiar voice of Elemental.

"Damn pollen.." The desert wolf muttered before she noticed that Canada was awake. "Oh, sorry if I woke you..." She dipped her head apologetically.

The white wolf shrugged in response. " It's alright..." Her voice quiet. She lifted her nose to the air, sniffing curiously. It was just last night that there was a huge snow storm but the smell of spring greeted her nostrils. Solaris was curled up next to Canada, his ears twitching and he was breathing softly, still sound asleep.

Canada carefully got to her paws, not wanting to wake her mate. " I can go hunt. " She offered, part of her wanted to breathe the fresh spring air and feel the warming air brush her fur.

" Does it look like I am your mother? You do what you like. " Elemental replied, giving Canada a warm smile. Canada nodded as she headed out of the den, pushing the rocks out of the way, letting warm sunlight pour into the den."Have fun and be safe though."

As Canada left the den, she peered up at the clear blue sky. The sunlight beating down on the remaining snow. The grass was moist from the snow that had already melted.

Her ears twitched as she heard from somewhere above her hidden in the branches of tall trees birds sing beautifully. The white wolf gave a contented sigh before stretching her front legs. She felt more free than she had before, a large weight had been lifted from her shoulders since she gave up her pack. No more responsibility and no more worry. Finally my head is clear of the fog that had taken over. Now I can breathe...Yes, this is the life.

Canada had wondered a good distance from the den. She remembered what Zonta - the old world wolf that had raised her and her siblings when her mother was killed - and that was prey never wondered near a predator's den. She stalked downwind, her ears pricked and her nose ready, occasionally giving a cautious sniff before finally catching a scent. An article hare! Her muscles tensed slightly as she slowed her pace, starting to inch her way toward the hare. Suddenly Canada broke out running after the hare, nagging to snap her jaws around one of it ears. It let out a squeal of terror. "Aye, I got ya' ," Canada mumbled through clenched teeth before slamming her forepaws forcefully onto the hare's neck, the force of the blow snapping it. Part of the wolf had winced as soon as she made the kill and she bowed her head sadly before lifting her snout to the sky and sent a mournful howl into the world. It was something proud predators do to show respect and thanks to the life they had taken. Canada had always felt it was wrong to kill without a howl.

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Canada slipped into the den with two limp forms held firmly in her jaws. As she made her way into the den, dropping the prey, she noticed her mate sitting and staring up at the jars while Elemental sat beside him, her voice trailed off as she acknowledged the white wolf's return, turning and bowing her head in greeting. "Ah, welcome back,
Canada! " The desert wolf smiled.

Solaris jumped to his paws, whirling around and raced over to Canada, nearly knocking her off her paws. "Canada!" He exclaimed, giving his mate's forehead a loving lick.

"Once he woke up, he wouldn't quiet down about you so I decided to explain all the skills to him." Elemental stated, shaking her head with a light-hearted chuckle.

"Skills?" Canada tilted her head, her blue gaze thoughtful, glancing at her mate.

"Skills. They're in three subcategories; basic, auras and special. They are the things in the jars." Elemental informed.

"Which ones are which?" Solaris chimed in, his ear twitching as he listened to the almost russet colored wolf. Canada had sat down before nudged a hare toward Elemental. "I think it would be best if we talked more about this after full bellies." The white wolf suggestion just as Elemental's stomach rumbled.

Solaris and Canada shared the other hare. Canada took a few bites then let Solaris have the rest as she scanned the jars sitting on branches on the wall of the den, her curiosity ruining her appetite.

It felt like a century had passed before both the wolves finished eating. Canada gave an excited yip and gave Elemental a gentle nudge. "Come on, already! I'm dying to know."

"Hey, slow your roll, pup." Elemental easily pushed Canada off her paws though her tone was playful.

"I'm not a pup!" Canada retorted, getting into a sitting position. "I'm just excited that's all.."

"Alrighty then." Elemental replied, taking a deep breath. "Let's began with basic, shall we?"

Canada and her mate both nodded, not breaking their curious and eager gazes causing the desert wolf to laugh. "There is Double Claw, Overhead Triple Claw, Flame Spin, Frost Bite, Life Steal, Venom, Fire Wall, Vampiric Overhead Claw and finally Frozen Claw Jump. These are the Basic skills." She paused, catching her breath.

Canada and Solaris just blinked before Solaris got to his paws, his tail wagging behind him. "Those sound awesome!" He exclaimed.

"Next are Auras which include Speed Boost, Life Regeneration, Critical Boost, Area Life Regeneration, Damage Boost, Battle Orders, Instant Life Regeneration and A Cursing Bite. I know it sounds like a lot to take in but its both a great responsibility and a great honor to have." Elemental stretched, her ears twitching.

"Lastly, we have Special skills, these drain a lot of strength and I don't recommend using them unless its an emergency. These are Fire Nova, Venomous Skin, Icy Spikes, Poison Nova, Frost Nova, Hurricane, Poisonous Cloud, Freezing Breath and Thunderstorm."

Before any wolf could say anything else, a crash sounded from behind them as a wolf fell into the den. Immediately Elemental was on her paws and a dark storm cloud covered the roof of the den, sending a strike lightning hurling toward the strange wolf.